Antrim vs Down — Crime Comparison 2026

Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.

Antrim

BT29 · Antrim

22

crimes in April 2026

Below national average

  • Violence & sexual offences9
  • Anti-social behaviour4
  • Criminal damage & arson3

Down

BT24 · Down

4

crimes in April 2026

Below national average

  • Anti-social behaviour2
  • Violence & sexual offences1
  • Criminal damage & arson1

Down has less crime — 4 vs 22 incidents in April 2026.

What the data shows

Antrim recorded substantially more crime than Down in April 2026 — 22 incidents compared to 4, a 5.5x difference. Both areas sit below the national average for recorded crime — a positive sign for either location.

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Frequently asked questions

Is Antrim or Down safer?

Based on April 2026 Police data, Down recorded fewer crimes than Antrim — 4 vs 22 incidents. That is 82% fewer crimes. Down is also below the national average for crime.

What are the main differences in crime between Antrim and Down?

In April 2026, Antrim's top crime category was Violence & sexual offences (9 incidents) while Down's was Anti-social behaviour (2 incidents). The full reports provide a 24-month breakdown across all categories.

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